L.A. Confidential vs Nightcrawler

L.A. Confidential and Nightcrawler are tied on audience score (7.8/10). Nightcrawler is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 18m. L.A. Confidential is the older of the two (1997 against 2014). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

L.A. Confidential posterL.A. Confidential1997 VS Nightcrawler posterNightcrawler2014
L.A. ConfidentialNightcrawler
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 7.7/10
Year19972014
Length2h 18m1h 58m
GenresCrime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorCurtis HansonDan Gilroy
Main castRon Rifkin, Guy Pearce, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, Russell CroweMichael Hyatt, Kevin Rahm, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo

Synopsis

L.A. Confidential

Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.

Nightcrawler

When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.

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